Combination hair styling device

ABSTRACT

The present invention relates to a device for styling sectioning, combing and clasping hair. The device has a first member pivotably attached to a second member, and a spring to urge the device to a closed position. The first member has a hair pick end section, an elongated arcuate body, an actuation end, and a combing teeth extending out from the body. An edge of the body features a serrated edge for aiding in the gripping of hair when the device is used as a hair clasp. The second member has a free end, an elongated arcuate body, an actuation section, and an actuation extension end. The hair pick section of the device is used to section hair, while the combing teeth are sued to straighten or comb hair. The sectioned hair can then be clasped between the first and second members.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to a combination hair styling device foruse in connection with sectioning, combing and clasping hair so that thehair can be cut, colored, highlighted or worked using a single devicewith ease and convenience by a professional or an amateur.

2. Description of the Prior Art

Combination hair styling devices are desirable for providing a user thefunctionality of multiple separate hair styling tools, such as hairpick, combs and hair clips, in a single device

The use of hairdressing combs, picks and clips are known in the priorart. Hair stylists presently use multiple tools to highlight or colorhair, which they either hold in their free hand, attach to theirclothing or keep on a nearby table. Such tools used by hair stylists inhighlighting or coloring hair are combs with picks, commonly known as“rattail” combs, and hair clips.

Known rattail combs are specially-shaped hair styling items with a combon one end and a sectioning tool on the other. The sectioning tool lookslike a rat's tail that has been straightened. It is primarily used forsectioning, parting, and styling the hair. Hair stylists also use it forteasing and backcombing, and it is most commonly used for coloring andchemical treatments.

The main portion of known rat tail combs is a very fine-toothed combwith little space between the teeth. Unlike other standard combs, whichhave either no handle or a straight handle, the end of rattail comb isthin and comes to a point at the bottom. However, known rattail combs donot include a means to clasp or retain hair in a particular position.This disadvantage requires hair stylist to use an additional tool, suchas hair clips, to assist in highlighting or hair coloring processes.

In addition to rattail combs, hair stylists would also use hair clips,which are devices used for securing a user's hairstyle or sections ofhair. Known hair clips come in a wide range of shapes, colors, styles,and sizes. The primary function of hair clips are used as tools tosecure a user's hair, such as to assist in moving hair out of the waywhile performing hairdressing work.

Known hair clips typically comprise of an upper body and a lower body,attached together by a spring member that is engaged with the upper andlower bodies. This known design makes it convenient for a user to openand close the hair clip with a pivot shaft and enables the user tomaintain hair strands in place.

Most conventional hair clips in the market place are not designed norused for highlighting or hair coloring processes. Hair stylists that douse conventional hair clips for hair highlighting or hair coloringprocesses face limitations in their use and are frustrated in thetotality of their functionality. Additionally, the hair stylist wouldneed to use additional tools in combination with the hair clips tocomplete the highlighting or hair coloring process. Frustrations mayinclude time lost, added labor costs, additional tool costs, andinconvenience caused to customers because of unexpected delays orundesired result.

Standard hair highlighting practice includes sectioning the hair to behighlighted with a rattail comb, and then weaved. After the hair hasbeen combed, the stylist needs to flip the rattail comb in order to usethe “rattail” portion of the comb so as to be able to weave sectionedhair. The stylist would then need to use at least one hair clip tosecure the hair in position and out of the way so that highlighting orcoloring chemicals can be applied.

It can thus be appreciated that the limited functionality of rattailcombs and conventional hair clips forces most hair stylists to use morethan one tool to attain best results. The present invention eliminatesthe disadvantage of using a rattail comb in combination with the use ofmultiple conventional hair clips.

For the foregoing reasons, there is a need for a hair styling tool thatcombines the basic functions of a rattail comb and a hair clip, whichcould be used for hair coloring or hair highlighting with ease andefficiency. The combined hair styling tool should be easilymaneuverable, easily transportable, inexpensive to manufacture, andlightweight.

While the above-described devices fulfill their respective, particularobjectives and requirements, the aforementioned patents do not describea combination hair styling device that allows sectioning, combing orclasping of hair.

Therefore, a need exists for a new and improved combination hair stylingdevice that can be used for sectioning, combing and clasping hair. Inthis regard, the present invention substantially fulfills this need. Inthis respect, the combination hair styling device according to thepresent invention substantially departs from the conventional conceptsand designs of the prior art, and in doing so provides an apparatusprimarily developed for the purpose of sectioning, combing and claspinghair.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known types ofcombs and hair clips now present in the prior art, the present inventionprovides an improved combination hair styling device, and overcomes theabove-mentioned disadvantages and drawbacks of the prior art. As such,the general purpose of the present invention, which will be describedsubsequently in greater detail, is to provide a new and improvedcombination hair styling device and method which has all the advantagesof the prior art mentioned heretofore and many novel features thatresult in a combination hair styling device which is not anticipated,rendered obvious, suggested, or even implied by the prior art, eitheralone or in any combination thereof.

To attain this, the present invention essentially comprises a hairstyling device for sectioning, combing and clasping hair. The device hasa first member pivotably attached to a second member, and a biasingelement that urges the device to a closed position. The first member hasa free end section, a first body adjacent the free end section, a firstactuation end adjacent the first body, a plurality of combing teethextending out from the first body, and at least one first side wallextending from the first body. The first side wall has an edge with atleast a portion thereof being a serrated. The second member has a freeend, a second body adjacent the free end, a second actuation sectionadjacent the second body, and at least one second side wall extendingfrom the second body. The first side wall is pivotably connected withthe second side wall. The biasing element is positioned between thefirst member and the second member, and the biasing element urges thefirst member and second member to a closed position.

A portion of the first body defines a recess configured to receive atleast a portion of the free end of the second member when the hairstyling device is in the closed position.

There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more importantfeatures of the invention in order that the detailed description thereofthat follows may be better understood and in order that the presentcontribution to the art may be better appreciated.

The invention may also include a second actuation end adjacent thesecond actuation section. The second actuation end extends past thefirst actuation end along a longitudinal axis of the combination hairstyling device. There are, of course, additional features of theinvention that will be described hereinafter and which will form thesubject matter of the claims attached.

Numerous objects, features and advantages of the present invention willbe readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art upon a readingof the following detailed description of presently preferred, butnonetheless illustrative, embodiments of the present invention whentaken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In this respect,before explaining the current embodiment of the invention in detail, itis to be understood that the invention is not limited in its applicationto the details of construction and to the arrangements of the componentsset forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings.The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced andcarried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that thephraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose ofdescriptions and should not be regarded as limiting.

As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the conception,upon which this disclosure is based, may readily be utilized as a basisfor the designing of other structures, methods and systems for carryingout the several purposes of the present invention. It is important,therefore, that the claims be regarded as including such equivalentconstructions insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope ofthe present invention.

It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a new andimproved combination hair styling device that has all of the advantagesof the prior art combs and hair clips and none of the disadvantages.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a new andimproved combination hair styling device that may be easily andefficiently manufactured and marketed.

An even further object of the present invention is to provide a new andimproved combination hair styling device that has a low cost ofmanufacture with regard to both materials and labor, and whichaccordingly is then susceptible of low prices of sale to the consumingpublic, thereby making such combination hair styling device economicallyavailable to the buying public.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a newcombination hair styling device that provides in the apparatuses andmethods of the prior art some of the advantages thereof, whilesimultaneously overcoming some of the disadvantages normally associatedtherewith.

Even still another object of the present invention is to provide acombination hair styling device for sectioning, combing and claspinghair. This allows a user to replace current clips with the option of athree in one tool that combines the functions of a clip, a comb and apick. The present invention is designed to save time for users, and iteliminates repetitive body movement due to its three functions in onedesign resulting in saved time and less fatigue and injury to the user'shands, wrists, neck, shoulders, upper back, back lower back and/or legs.

Lastly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a new andimproved method of styling and sectioning hair. In use, the user's thumbcan rest on an exterior surface of the first actuation portion, whilethe user's index finger is on an exterior surface of the secondactuation portion and/or the second actuation end. The second actuationend aids in manipulating/controlling the present invention with theindex finger while sectioning the hair. The user would use the combingteeth to straighten or comb the hair, and then insert the tapering endsection into the hair for sectioning the hair. The present inventionwould then be opened by squeezing the actuation ends together, and thesectioned hair could then be placed in the opened device. The user wouldthen close the device, thus clasping the sectioned hair in positionedfor further treating or styling.

These together with other objects of the invention, along with thevarious features of novelty that characterize the invention, are pointedout with particularity in the claims annexed to and forming a part ofthis disclosure. For a better understanding of the invention, itsoperating advantages and the specific objects attained by its uses,reference should be made to the accompanying drawings and descriptivematter in which there are illustrated embodiments of the invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The invention will be better understood and objects other than those setforth above will become apparent when consideration is given to thefollowing detailed description thereof. Such description makes referenceto the annexed drawings wherein:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the combination hairstyling device constructed in accordance with the principles of thepresent invention, with any phantom lines depicting environmentalstructure and forming no part of the claimed invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the combination hair styling device ofthe present invention in an open configuration.

FIG. 3 is a top elevational view of the combination hair styling deviceof the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a bottom planar view of the combination hair styling device ofthe present invention.

FIG. 5 is a right side elevational view of the combination hair stylingdevice of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the first jaw member of the presentinvention.

FIG. 7 is a cross-section view of a section of the combing teeth of thepresent invention taken along line 7-7 in FIG. 3.

FIG. 8 is a cross-section view of the first jaw member of the presentinvention taken along line 8-8 in FIG. 5.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the second jaw member of the presentinvention.

FIG. 10 is a cross-section view of the combination hair styling deviceof the present invention taken along line 10-10 in FIG. 5.

FIG. 11 is a cross-section view of the combination hair styling deviceof the present invention taken along line 11-11 in FIG. 10.

The same reference numerals refer to the same parts throughout thevarious figures.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Referring now to the drawings, and particularly to FIGS. 1-11, anembodiment of the combination hair styling device of the presentinvention is shown and generally designated by the reference numeral 10.

In FIGS. 1-5, a new and improved combination hair styling device 10 ofthe present invention for sectioning, combing and clasping hair isillustrated and will be described. More particularly, the combinationhair styling device 10 has a first jaw member 12 pivotably attached to asecond jaw member 40 via a spring and pivot configured to urge the firstand second jaw members to a closed position. The first and second jawmembers 12, 40 are allowed to be pivoted about a pivotal axis between aclosed position, shown in FIG. 1, and an open position, shown in FIG. 2.Hair is retained by securing the hair between the first and second jawmembers 12, 40.

The combination hair styling device 10 may be made from any suitablematerial, such as plastic, composite, alloy or metal, or any combinationthereof. Preferably, the combination hair styling device 10 is made frominjection molded plastic.

The first jaw member 12 broadly includes an end section 14, a firstelongated body 16, a set of combing or hair separating teeth 18, 22, anda first actuation end 32. The second jaw member 40 broadly includes asecond elongated body 42, a second actuation portion 44, and a secondactuation end 46 adjacent the second actuation portion 44. A portion ofthe first body 16 of the first jaw member 12 and the second jaw member40 are arcuate in shape allowing conformity to a head of a personreceiving hair dressing or styling services, as best illustrated inFIGS. 1, 2 and 5.

Referring to FIGS. 3 and 4, the combination hair styling device 10 has agenerally tapered configuration with the first and second bodies 16, 42converging toward the pointed end section 14. The combing teeth 18, 22are a plurality of teeth of equal length extending out from both sidesof the first body 16 so that the combing teeth taper in a convergingmanner similar to that of the combination hair styling device 10. It canbe appreciated that the combing teeth 18, 22 may be of varying lengthsand shapes, and that the combing teeth 18, 22 can extending out from oneor more sides or surfaces of the first jaw member 12 or the second jawmember 40.

When assembled, the second actuation end 46 of the second jaw member 40extends out past the first actuation end 32 of the first jaw 12, thusproviding additional leverage on the device 10 when in use. The firstactuation end 32 and the second actuation portion 44 each have agenerally circular shape, with the first actuation end having a diameterlarger than the second actuation portion 44.

Referring to FIGS. 1, 2 and 6, the end section 14 of the first jawmember 12 has a rounded or pointed free end, thus producing a hair pickor rattail-like section for manipulating hair or inserting into hair.The end section 14 can be, but not limited to, a flat planar sectionwith tapering sides, a flat planar section with parallel sides, anarcuate section with tapering sides, an arcuate section with parallelsides, or any other configuration that can be inserted into hair.Additionally, it can be appreciated that the end section 14 can includerecesses, projections, hooks, teeth or any other element formanipulating hair.

The first body 16 includes first and second side walls 28 that extendoutwardly from edges of the first body 16 toward the second jaw member40. The side walls 28 are in spaced apart relation which defines anopening therebetween. A plurality of teeth or projections is formed at afree edge of each of the side walls 28 along a majority of the length ofthe side walls, thus forming serrated edges 26. The serrated edges 26are configured to engage with hair when hair is positioned between thefirst and second jaw members 12, 40. The teeth of the serrated edges 26can have, but not limited to, rounded, pointed or sharp edges.

A recess 24 is defined in the first body 16 and in a portion of thefirst actuation end 32 on a side facing the second jaw 40. The recess 24is in communication with the opening between the side walls 28 and isconfigured to receive the second body 42 or a portion of the second body42 when the combination hair styling device 10 is in the closedposition.

The free edge of the first and second side walls 28 of the first jawmember 12 is a continuous arcuate shape that extends toward the secondjaw member 40, thereby producing a concave profile toward the second jawmember, as best illustrated in FIGS. 1, 2, 5 and 6. The first body 16has a corresponding arcuate shape and concave profile for a majority ofits length, but subsequently curves away from the free edge of the sidewalls 28 near an area adjacent the first actuation end 32. The sidewalls 28 are thus larger at an area adjacent the first actuation end 32than at an area adjacent the pointed end section 14, thereby forming aflange section 29. A bore 30 is defined through each of the flangesections 29. A free edge of the flange section then continues in aconverging direction toward the first actuation end 32. It can beappreciated that a side of the first body 16 and the first actuation endopposite the free edge of the side walls 28 has a generally sinusoidalshape, while the serrated edges 26 on the free edge of the side wallshas a continuous arcuate shape.

The combing teeth 18, 22 extend out from both sides of the first body 16and follow the general sinusoidal shape of the first body when viewedfrom the side, as best illustrated in FIG. 5. The combing teeth 18, 22can be perpendicular to the side walls 28 or can extend out at an angle.First and last combing teeth 18 include curved leading and trailingedges 20 that smoothly transition to the side walls 28, as bestillustrated in FIGS. 1-4, 6 and 7. Each combing teeth 18, 22 has atapered configuration that converges from the side walls 28 to a freeend of each combing teeth 18, 22, as best illustrated in FIG. 8. Thefree ends of the combing teeth 18, 22 can be rounded, chamfered, pointedor flat. It can be appreciated that the first and last combing teeth 18can have a cross-sectional free end shape that is different to that ofthe remaining combing teeth 22. It can be appreciated that each combingteeth 18, 22 can be, in the alternative, straight or diverging, and canhave any geometric cross-sectional shape. The spacing between eachcombing teeth 18, 22 can be a predetermined distance or they can varyalong the length of the first body 16.

The end section 14, the first body 16 and/or the first actuation end 32may include designs, logos or text thereon. An exterior surface of thefirst actuation end 32 may include recesses, protrusions, ridges orelements thereon for assisting in the gripping or actuation of thedevice 10.

Referring to FIGS. 1, 2 and 9, the second jaw member 40 has a continuousarcuate profile with an exterior surface being exterior of the device10, and an interior surface facing the first jaw member 12. The secondbody 42 has a free end with the second actuation portion 44 extendingfrom the second body 42 opposite the free end. The second actuation end46 extends from the second actuation portion 44 in a converging manneraway from the second actuation portion 44.

A pair of side walls 48 extends from the interior surface of the secondbody 42 toward the first jaw member 12. The side walls 48 are in spacedapart relation which defines an opening therebetween. The distancebetween the side walls 48 is configured so that the side walls 48 arereceived in the opening defined by the flange sections 29 of the firstjaw member 12. Each of the side walls 48 include a bore 49 therethroughconfigured to receive a pin 50, as best illustrated in FIG. 10.

The exterior surface of the second jaw member 40 may includedecorations, logos or text which is printed, etched or embossed with theexterior surface. The exterior surface of the second actuation portion44 and/or the second actuation end 46 may include embossed or etcheddecorations, texts or gripping elements, which would present informationto the user or provide additionally gripping action to the user'sfingers during operation.

The second body 42 has a generally tapered configuration that convergesat or near its free end. However, it can be appreciated that the body 42can be non-tapered or can converge at or near the second actuationportion 44. It can be appreciated that an interior surface of the secondbody 42 may include materials or elements that increase its hairgripping or clamping characteristics, or which can decrease the frictionbetween the lower surface and hair in contact therewith. Furthermore,the exterior surface may include materials or elements that increase itsgripping characteristics with hair or scalp contacting therewith, orwhich can decrease the friction between the upper surface and hair orscalp in contact therewith.

The second actuation portion 44 can have a generally circular orelliptical configuration, and has a width or diameter greater than awidth of the second body 42. It can be appreciated that the secondactuation portion 44 can have any geometric configuration intwo-dimensions or three-dimensions. The second actuation end 46 extendsout from the second actuation potion 44 along a longitudinal plane ofthe second body 42, and has a width less than the width of the secondactuation portion 44. The second actuation end 46 tapers away from thedevice 10 in a converging manner. However, it can be appreciated thatthe second actuation end 46 can have any geometric configuration.

The interior surface of the second jaw member 40 further includes arecess 54 defined in the second body 42 adjacent the side walls 48, andoptionally extending into the second actuation portion 44.

Referring now to FIGS. 10 and 11, the side walls 48 of the second jawmember 40 are received in the opening between the flange sections 29 ofthe first jaw member 12, so that the bores 30, 49 are aligned. The pin50 is fitted in the bores 30, 49 so as to produce a pivot axis along alongitudinal axis of the pin 50, thereby allowing the first and secondjaw members 12, 40 to open and close. The pin 50 can feature chamferedor rounded ends 52 to assist in the insertion of the pin 50 through thebores 30, 49.

It can be appreciated that in the alternative, the pin 50 could be apost that projects from each of the side walls 48 so as to be receivedin the bores 30 of the first jaw member 12. Further in the alternative,the pin 50 could be a post that projects from each of the flangesections 29 so as to be received in the bores 49 of the second jawmember 40.

The spring 60 is positioned between the first and second jaw members 12,40, and provides resiliency to hold the first jaw member 12 and secondjaw member 14 together. The spring 60 can be, but not limited to, atorsion spring, a leaf spring, a coil spring wrapped around the pin or abiased strip. The spring 60 can be made from plastic, metal, compositeor any biasing material. A portion of the spring 60 can be received inand retained by the recess 54 of the second jaw member 40, and anadditional portion of the spring 60 can be received in and retained bythe recess 24 of the first jaw member 12. Alternatively, the spring 60can be received between and retained in position by the flange sections29 and/or the side walls 48.

The spring 60 is deformed when the first actuation end 32 and the secondactuation portion 44 and/or the second actuation end 46 is actuated toopen the first and second jaw members 12, 40. When the first actuationend 32 and the second actuation portion 44 and/or the second actuationend 46 is released, the spring 60 closes the first and second jawmembers 12, 40 and holds the first and second jaw members 12, 40 closed.

In use, it can now be understood that the combination hair stylingdevice 10 is used for sectioning, combing and clasping hair. It would beusual, but not mandatory, for the user's thumb to rest on an exteriorsurface of the first actuation portion 32, while the user's index fingeris on the exterior surface of the second actuation portion 44 and/or thesecond actuation end 46. The second actuation end 46 aids inmanipulating/controlling the device 10 with the index finger whilesectioning the hair, and provides additional leverage in opening thedevice 10. It can be appreciated that the user can use the device as ahair pick, a comb or a hair clip in separate operations.

In operation and while the device 10 is in the closed position, the userwould manipulate the device 10 so as to insert the pointed end section14 into the hair, while the arcuate profile of the second jaw member 40allows the device 10 to follow the contours of the head. The pointed endsection 14 is thus used for sectioning the hair.

The user can then rotate the device 10 so that the combing teeth 18, 22are positioned in the hair and moved along the hair so as to comb,straighten or position the hair for preparation for clasping.

The user could then open the device 10 by squeezing the first actuationend 32 and the second actuation portion 44 and/or the second actuationend 46 together using the user's hands, fingers, thumbs or anycombination thereof to pivotably actuate the device 10. After which, thesectioned hair can then be received between the opened first and secondjaw members 12, 40.

Once the hair has been sectioned, the user could then close the device10 by releasing pressure on the first actuation end 32 and the secondactuation portion 44 and/or the second actuation end 46. This will allowthe device 10 to close by force of the spring 60, and thus clasp thesectioned hair in position. The serrated edges 26 further aids ingripping the sectioned hair when in the device 10 is in the closedposition.

The device 10 is intended to replace current clips with the option of athree in one tool that combines the functions of a clip, a comb and apick. The device 10 was designed to save time for users. It eliminatesrepetitive body movement due to its three functions in one toolresulting in saved time.

While embodiments of the combination hair styling device have beendescribed in detail, it should be apparent that modifications andvariations thereto are possible, all of which fall within the truespirit and scope of the invention. With respect to the above descriptionthen, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationshipsfor the parts of the invention, to include variations in size,materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly anduse, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art,and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawingsand described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by thepresent invention. For example, any suitable sturdy material such asmetal, plastic, composites, or a variety of wood may be used instead ofthe above described. And although sectioning, combing and clasping hairhave been described, it should be appreciated that the combination hairstyling device herein described is also suitable for all other hairdressing and styling processes such as, but not limited to, weaving,styling, separating, medical treatment or wig placement.

Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of theprinciples of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications andchanges will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is notdesired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operationshown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications andequivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of theinvention.

1. A hair styling device for sectioning, combing and clasping hair, saiddevice comprising: a first member having a free end section, a firstbody adjacent said free end section, a first actuation end adjacent saidfirst body, and at least one first side wall extending from said firstbody, said first side wall having an edge with at least a portion ofsaid edge being a serrated edge; a second member having a free end, asecond body adjacent said free end, a second actuation section adjacentsaid second body, and at least one second side wall extending from saidsecond body, said second side wall and said first side wall beingpivotably connected to each other; a plurality of combing teethextending out from one of said first member, and said second member; anda biasing element positioned between said first member and said secondmember, said biasing element being configured to urge said first memberand second member to a closed position; wherein said serrated edge ofsaid first member extending toward said second member; wherein saidfirst body of said first member defines a recess in a portion of asurface facing said second member, said recess being configured toreceive said free end of said second member.
 2. (canceled)
 3. The hairstyling device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said first actuation endhas a defined recess that is in communication with said recess of saidfirst body, said recess of said first actuation end is configured toreceive a portion of at least one of said second body, said second sidewall, and said second actuation section.
 4. The hair styling device asclaimed in claim 1, wherein said second body of said second memberdefines a second recess in a portion of a surface facing said firstmember, said second recess is configured to receive at least a portionof said biasing element.
 5. The hair styling device as claimed in claim1, wherein said first body and said second body each have tapering sidesthat converge toward said free end section and said free endrespectively.
 6. The hair styling device as claimed in claim 1, whereinsaid first actuation end of said first member has a width greater than awidth of said first body, and wherein said second actuation section hasa width greater than a width of said second body.
 7. The hair stylingdevice as claimed in claim 1, wherein said first actuation end has awidth greater than a width of said second actuation section.
 8. The hairstyling device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said second member furthercomprising a second actuation end adjacent said second actuationsection, said second actuation end extends past said first actuation endalong a longitudinal axis of said hair styling device.
 9. The hairstyling device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said first side wall ofsaid first member is a pair of laterally spaced apart first side wallsdefining an opening therebetween, and wherein said second side wall ofsaid second member is a pair of laterally spaced apart second side wallsdimensioned to be received is said opening of said first side walls. 10.The hair styling device as claimed in claim 9, wherein said first sidewalls have a bore defined through each of said first side walls, saidsecond side walls have a bore defined through each of said second sidewalls, and wherein said hair styling device further comprising a pinreceived in said bores of said first and second side walls for pivotablyconnecting said first and second side walls.
 11. The hair styling deviceas claimed in claim 9, wherein said first body of said first member andsaid second member each have an arcuate profile respectively.
 12. Thehair styling device as claimed in claim 11, wherein at least a portionof said first body adjacent said first actuation end has a secondarcuate profile curved in a direction opposite said arcuate profile ofsaid first body.
 13. The hair styling device as claimed in claim 12,wherein said first side walls have an arcuate profile that increases asize of said first side walls toward said first actuation end.
 14. Thehair styling device as claimed in claim 12, wherein said combing teethextend out from opposite sides of said first body so as to followingsaid arcuate profile and said second arcuate profile of said first body.15. The hair styling device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said free endsection of said first member is a planar section with tapering sides,which extends past said free end of said second member.
 16. The hairstyling device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said combing teethconsists of a first combing tooth including a curved leading edge, alast combing tooth include a curved trailing edge, and a plurality ofcombing teeth between said first combing tooth and said last combingtooth.
 17. A hair styling device comprising in combination: a firstmember having a free end section, a first body adjacent said free endsection, a first actuation end adjacent said first body, a plurality ofcombing teeth extending out from said first body, and a pair of spacedapart first side walls extending from said first body, said first sidewall having an edge with a portion of said edge being a serrated edge; asecond member having a free end, a second body adjacent said free end, asecond actuation section adjacent said second body, a second actuationend adjacent said second actuation section, and a pair of spaced apartsecond side walls extending from said second body, said second actuationend having a width less than a width of said second actuation section,said second actuation end extends past said first actuation end along alongitudinal axis of said hair styling device, said second side wallsand said first side walls being pivotably connected to each otherrespectively; and a biasing element positioned between said first memberand said second member, said biasing element being configured to urgesaid first member and second member to a closed position; wherein saidfree end section is configured to be inserted into hair, said combingteeth are configured to have hair pass through openings between saidcombing teeth, and said serrated edge is configured to grip hair whenhair is positioned between said first member and said second member whensaid hair styling device is in said closed position.
 18. The hairstyling device as claimed in claim 17, wherein said first member furthercomprising a recess defined in a portion of said first body, said recessis configured to receive said free end of said second member when saidhair styling device is in said closed position.
 19. The hair stylingdevice as claimed in claim 17, wherein said first body of said firstmember and said second member each have an arcuate profile respectively,wherein at least a portion of said first body adjacent said firstactuation end has a second arcuate profile curved in a directionopposite said arcuate profile of said first body, and wherein said firstside walls have an arcuate profile that increases a size of said firstside walls toward said first actuation end.
 20. The hair styling deviceas claimed in claim 19, wherein said combing teeth extend out fromopposite sides of said first body so as to following said arcuateprofile and said second arcuate profile of said first body.
 21. The hairstyling device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said free end section ofsaid first member is a planar section with tapering sides and whichextends past said free end of said second member, and wherein said firstactuation end of said first member has a width greater than a width ofsaid first body, said second actuation section has a width greater thana width of said second body, said width of said first actuation isgreater than said width of said second actuation section, and furtherwherein said second member further comprising a second actuation endadjacent said second actuation section, said second actuation end havinga width less than said second actuation section and extends past saidfirst actuation.